Suikoden was one of my favorite franchises. Unfortunately, many people in the West have no idea what I’m talking about. Well, that used to be the case – with Konami’s game getting a release on the PSN, it’s getting a new life, and hopefully a revival.
Suikoden and Suikoden II topped the US PlayStation chart over the holidays, beating out games including Final Fantasy VII, Bully and Resident Evil 2. For those who’ve never played them, this might seem surprising. However, Suikoden games are one of the best experiences you could ever hope for.
The premises of the Suikoden games are all quite similar and follow the same formula. You must fight against the bad elements by recruiting 108 Stars of Destiny to your cause. This basically means traveling around the world and convincing people to join you. Your headquarters typically starts as a dilapidated castle or town that grows into a bustling community as you bring onboard cooks, inn-keepers, merchants and a variety of fighters. The games are multifaceted – I remember getting a serious kick out of the cooking competitions when visiting my HQ after a busy trip killing monsters and recruiting a blacksmith.
This could only mean one thing – people finally care about Suikoden and are discovering how glorious a franchise it is. Now if only Konami could take notice. Please Konami, please make an all new Suikoden game. It could be beautiful and complex on new generation consoles (and PC, of course), offering players a modern version of this excellent classic. Oh, who am I kidding? Konami never listens to popular demand.
Last Updated: January 13, 2015
RinceThis
January 13, 2015 at 15:17
I don’t know what I just read there…
Blood Emperor Trevor
January 13, 2015 at 15:18
I’m sure Umar knows.
Hammersteyn
January 13, 2015 at 15:17
It’s till not on the ZA Store! Is there a way I can change my account to US Or do I create a new one?
Jonah Cash
January 13, 2015 at 15:19
Nope you have to start all the crap over, and get a pizza hut’s address to use!! I tried it once, and I think I did it… But I can’t remember the email or anything else!!!
Hammersteyn
January 13, 2015 at 15:23
http://i.memeful.com/media/post/VMVNNZM_700wa_0.gif
Admiral Chief
January 13, 2015 at 15:18
HAI
Jonah Cash
January 13, 2015 at 15:21
Don’t start this again!! I don’t think there will ever be a funnier post on this site!! If you missed that day you really missed on some epic humour!! My stomach was sore for a week!!
Hammersteyn
January 13, 2015 at 15:21
HAI!
Admiral Chief
January 13, 2015 at 15:23
HAI STOMACH HAI
Blood Emperor Trevor
January 13, 2015 at 15:23
It was HAI-MAZING!
Admiral Chief
January 13, 2015 at 15:28
I was laughing so HAIRD it gave me a big HAICHU attack
Blood Emperor Trevor
January 13, 2015 at 15:29
HAI HAI HAI
Jonah Cash
January 13, 2015 at 15:18
Well here is your first star of Destiny!! Yeehaaa
Mandom (Umar)
January 13, 2015 at 15:30
This makes me happy!
Hammersteyn
January 13, 2015 at 15:32
Note to self, if ever I create an account I’m from America!
Admiral Chief
January 13, 2015 at 15:38
(misread as that you are from me, and that freaked me out)
Hammersteyn
January 13, 2015 at 16:00
Bwahaha
AceZero911
January 13, 2015 at 16:14
I have a local and US account, other games like Chrono Cross, Xenogears and one of the Breath of Fire’s are only on the US store AFAIK.
Mandom (Umar)
January 13, 2015 at 16:59
I have two accounts though. You should make a US one too
Hammersteyn
January 14, 2015 at 07:54
O_o But you can only link one PS to one account cant you?
Mandom (Umar)
January 14, 2015 at 10:04
Yup yup, so that means if you want to play on the US account you have to be logged into that account to play or you have to link that one.
Hammersteyn
January 14, 2015 at 10:08
Thanks, will check it out.